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Thunder Mount Garage Systems
Overhead Garage Door Opener Mounting Instructions
Tools/Items Needed:
9
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16
”
socket and wrench
½” socket and wrench and a ratchet wrench
Power Drill socket driver 1/8 inch drill bit
Six foot ladder
Contact Cement
Measuring tape
IN THE BOX:
Figure 1: Instructions, 1-channel, 2 cradles, 2 adjustable tubes, isolators, 1 chrome ring, and hardware.
Channel
Cradles Hardware
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IN THE BOX: cont.
Hardware, Chrome Ring & Adjustable tubes
Stronger, Cleaner, Easier to Adjustable Tubes.
First of it’s kind Dual and Triple Vibration Isolation.
Vibration Isolator’s Isolator Washers Hardware
Channel Isolator
Isolator for Thunder Mounts DC Multi-fit Base.
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IN THE BOX: cont.
Thunder Mount Multi-fit Base. Thunder Mounts New Multi-fit DC Base
Cradles Gen 3 Thunder Mounts DC Multi-fit Base
Marantec Synergy Part (not included)
Thunder Mounts DC Isolator
Thunder Mounts Superior Strength Channels, Cradles and Tubes are made from
12 ga. steel. Our 3
rd
Generation Thunder Mounts now have 30 degree’s of
adjustability, dual and triple vibration isolation.
Below Marantec’s DC Adapter shown here & Thunder’s DC Isolator.
line up Isolator holes.
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IN THE BOX: cont.
Line up the Isolator holes to Marantec Part and Attach to Thunder Mount Multi-fit
DC Base. First of it’s kind Triple Isolation.
Thunder Mounts DC Marantec Multi-fit Base, Marantec Synergy Part, Isolator.
Isolator goes on Marantec Rail Part in-between the two parts above.
Lay out all hardware in the order to be assembled.”This Saves Time”
#1 Base #2 Channel #3 Cradles #4 Adjustable Shafts.
Notes: Thunder Mounts can also be pre assembled then mounted.,
Additional Longer bolts are used for the tubes “Included Gen 3 TM”
Thunder Mount: Mounting above the Ceiling
1. Bolt on Thunder Mounts Multi-Fit base to the Overhead Door Opener.
Hardware provided.
1.b Attach DC Isolator to adapter from opener manufacturer. (Page 3)
Then Push adapter into the base and bolt together. #1 hardware
2. Take the Inner tube and pass the “Power Cord” through it and bolt the tube
to base with #4 and washer Isolators. Signal wires can be passed down
tubes at a later time.
3. Take the Outer tube passing the power cord and bolting the tubes
together.#4
4. Locate the supports / joists above the ceiling (solid wood supports) where
the Thunder Mount channel will be attached. Thunder Mount’s patented
channel and cradle design is able to be placed in one of two directions,
Thunder Mount Mounting above the ceiling continued.
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(Depending on how your house is built) and the cradles can be attached in
one of two directions, anywhere along the channel to easily center the
opener. Attach the Cradles at that spot.
Thunder’s Tube Slots are for Power Cord and
Signal Wire to Pass Though.
Directly below the channel cut a 2.5/8” inch hole at the exact
Location for the tubes to go through the ceiling / drywall.
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Thunder Mount Mounting above the ceiling continued.
Seen here is a Thunder Mount System Mounted above the
Supports with Isolators installed.
5. Attach the cradles to the channel facing away from each other above the
hole where the tubes pass through the ceiling and where
The channel can be supported securely. #3 hardware.
6. Drill 1/8 x 1 inch deep holes in the structure to attach the Channels. Place
the Isolation strip below the channel by cutting them in half and placing the
half’s at the point in between where the Channel meets the supports. #2
hardware and washer isolators.
Note: It helps to have the hardware go through the holes of the Isolator.
Fold in half, Cut in half and Place the Isolators pieces between the
Supports and the Channel or Channels.
Fasten and tighten to supports well using #2 hardware and the washer
Isolators. Secure them well.
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Thunder Mount Mounting above the ceiling continued.
7. Place the chrome ring over the hole and glue it to the ceiling.
(Glue not included, contact cement works best)
You might need two people to do this next step.
Attach the shafts to the Cradles by lifting the Opener and passing the tubes,
Through the ceiling and with the #3 set 3.0 x 9/16
th
nuts and
Bolts included in the kit. Tighten the nuts and bolts to the tube then the
Cradles good and tight.
8. Attach and Secure tubes with the nut and bolts
Hardware #4.
“Recheck all the nuts and bolts and Re-tighten them”.
Continue the installation wiring the wall controller and door sensors passing
the wires down the tubes and connecting them to the opener.
Be sure to keep wires away from moving parts.
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Thunder Mounts Installed under the ceiling.
1. Attach Thunder Mounts Base to Overhead Door Opener.
#1 hardware.
2. Attach and bolt Inner Tube to Base and pass the “Power cord”
through it. Use #4 hardware and washer isolators. Secure.
All Vibration Isolation Parts Must Be Used To
Make This System Work Correctly.
Washer Isolators
Channel Isolator
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Thunder Mounts Installed under the ceiling cont.
3. Locate the solid wood supports directly above from where to attach
The Channel. Thunder Mounts Patented Channel and Cradle’s
design can be placed in two Directions depending on how your
house is built, and the Cradles can be attached anywhere along the
channel.
Mark that location and Pre-Drill the holes with a 1/8 inch drill Bit
And drill 1” deep.
4. Attach the Channel Square with the door “Preferred” with isolation
Pad and Washer isolators to Secure support structure. #2 hardware.
5. Attach the Cradle’s directly Above the Opener. #3 hardware
Included in the kit.
6. Place the Finish Ring over the Tube before passing the tubes
Through the ceiling. Glue it after attaching the tube to cradle.
7. Attach the shafts to the cradles, secure. (#4) hardware.
8. Adjust the height. Recheck all the nuts and bolts and
Secure them well!
(Thunder Mount Multi Fit Base’s Dog legs are for Future Lighting, they can be bent down.)
Injury and or Property Damage can occur if Installation Instructions are not Followed Properly and Voids Any Warranty.
Injury and or Property Damage can occur if Installation Instructions are not Followed Properly and Voids Any Warranty.
Thunder Mount Garage Systems LLC
The Overhead Garage Mount Solution Made In America.
Hours: M-F 9-5, 10-2 Sat. Closed Sunday 805-262-2895 PST. info@thundermountgarage.com
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